If you love cakes with a burst of tropical flavors and a smooth, velvety finish, then our Tropical Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is exactly what you need. Packed with fruity goodness, a light, moist texture, and a tangy cream cheese topping, this cake will transport your taste buds straight to paradise. Staple pantry ingredients are mixed in one bowl and it doesn’t have any oil or butter! However, it doesn’t lack in flavor or moisture due to the addition of canned pineapple juice.  Whether you’re an experienced baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this tropical cake recipe is easy to follow and produces a delicious, impressive result. Make it today and treat your family and friends to a slice of paradise.

Ingredients are as follows:

 
Cake:
2 C flour
1 C brown sugar
1 C white sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
1 C coconut 
 
Frosting:
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 C butter, softened
2 tsp. vanilla
2 C powdered sugar
 

Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease two 9 Inch Round Cake Pans.

 
 
In a large bowl mix together the flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking soda and salt.
 
 
Add the eggs, vanilla and pineapple with juice. 
 
 
Stir until completely combined then add the coconut.
 
 
Mix again and pour into prepared pans.
 
 
Bake in preheated oven for 20-23 minutes or until golden brown.
 
 
Allow to cool for ten minutes then remove from pans and continue to let cool. Meanwhile, cream together the cream cheese, butter and vanilla.
 
 
Add the powdered sugar and mix until nice and fluffy.
 
 
Take one cake, frost with some frosting, then sprinkle on some coconut.
 
 
Place the second cake on top, frost with remaining frosting and sprinkle on some more coconut.  (I garnished mine with a few pieces of pineapple.)
 
 
Slice, serve and enjoy!

This cake needs to be refrigerated due to the cream cheese frosting.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can I make this cake ahead of time? Yes! This cake can be made a day or two in advance. Simply store it in an airtight container in the fridge to keep the frosting fresh.

Q2: Can I freeze the cake? Yes, the cake freezes well. You can freeze the unfrosted cake layers for up to three months. Just make sure they are well wrapped in plastic wrap and foil before freezing.

 

Why This Tropical Cake is a Must-Try

There’s a reason why tropical flavors are so popular in desserts — they evoke memories of vacations, sunny days, and warm weather. This Tropical Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate way to enjoy those tropical flavors all year round. With its moist, fruity texture and luscious frosting, it’s sure to be a hit at any celebration.